One month out

[sunnyd 32]

SO I'm one month out today. I can't believe it. It feels like just yesterday I was lying on the operating table and praying that everything was going to be ok. Wow time goes by fast!

I do feel so much better already. Pre-op I was sick due to ulcers, anemia, and a hiatal hernia. Now with the hernia being repaired (same time as surgery) and being on meds- that has all gone bye-bye. I now feel like I have so much energy back. I'm doing things around the house that should've been done long ago but I was too sick/tired to complete them. I stopped midway as i was redecorating my living room before surgery. Now that is completed as of today- yay!

I'm still adjusting to all the eating stages. I'm on soft/tender foods now. I feel like I can eat more than I should. Yesterday I went out and bought a food scale so I can accurately measure out portions. I just hope I have the restriction that I should. that worries me a bit.

Tonight I am meeting some friends out for dinner. I'm a little worried about it as it is my first social outing since surgery. I've looked online at the menu and there are not many healthy options. I'm leaning towards the slow roasted chicken- it says it is trimmed and its slow roasted so it's tender. Not sure if that is a good choice. But other than that my options would be mashed potatoes and I'd rather stay away fromthose carbs. Ahhh... adjustments... adjustments. Gotta keep telling myself it's all for the best- right?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Hey there SunnyD, congrats on meeting your first month sleeversary!! Also, wow - great job on getting off all your medications. Isn't the sleeve just a miracle??? Thank Goodness we have it... it surely has saved my life!!!

Here's to many many more -- CHEERS!!!

[Staci 4]

I've ate out a couple of times since surgery (almost 1 month out)- I've ordered the pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy. In case the roast was too much I had the potatoes as backup and a little gravy makes it moist. I figure since I can only eat about a 1/4 cup of real food anyway, a little gravy and 'taters won't hurt. Both times the roast was easy to get down and the left-overs were boxed up to bring home so others could enjoy. The chicken sounds like a great option!! Enjoy!!

[Can'tweight 41]

Yea...I am so happy for you! Today is also my one month mark. What a difference a week or too can make. I feel so much better!

[Can'tweight 41]

Yea...I am so happy for you! Today is also my one month mark. What a difference a week or two can make. I feel so much better!

[sunnyd 32]

The dinner went ok. I ordered the oven slow roasted chicken. I only had a couple bites- it was super moist but didn't sit well in my tummy. It came with two sides so I got mashed potatoes and a small cup of chili. I ate half of the chili and one or two bites of potatoes. I definitely felt the restriction Finally! I know it's there! I was actually worried something was working right for me.

The hardest part was watching my friends have a beer or margarita. Oh how I loved my margaritas! And the beer looked pretty tasty too. Someday...someday.

[My Big Day 3/15/2011 4]

Great job girly on your weight loss so far...how much of that was pre-op? You are doing awesome. I am one month out today and was down 24 lbs since surgery at my last doctors visit which was Monday. He said I am right on track and that most patients lose between 20 and 30 lbs during the 1st month. I am hoping to keep losing weight at atleast 2 lbs a week and the doctor said he would imagine I should be down 40 lbs by 3 months. I am feeling well and definately have more energy these days. I am already receiving lots of compliments but don't really take them well as I am still so far from being a normal weight. Have you noticed much change in your clothes?

[sunnyd 32]

Thanks! I lost 20lbs in month 1. The rest was lost pre-op. I'm starting to notice a change in my clothes- things are much baggier. However, I'm definitely not losing as fast around my waist/tummy. I can get a smaller size jeans on but they are still tight around the waist- darn!

Good job on your weight loss too!